Another advantage of foam board being lightweight: It`s convenient to transportation – which may are available handy if you`re shipping signage to events, conferences, trade shows, etc.
And it`s economical – so if you need a large quantity, you won`t spend a lot of money.
PVC Foam Board: Interior and Exterior Solution
If you would like a sturdier alternative to foam board – and one which will perform well in outdoor and indoor – you would like look no further than PVC foam board. Sometimes called expanded PVC board (foamed PVC, Sintra board), this substrate provides better sturdiness.
PVC foam board comes in a wide range of thickness, density and color. It is commonly utilized in the sign and graphic industries because it is lightweight, printable (digital and screen), has excellent screw retention, and is in a position to be die-cut. Foam PVC has superior UV performance and fire resistance which allows it to be used for both indoor and outdoor applications.
PVC foam board is durable – it has good resistance to dents, scratches. It also holds up quite well under extreme weather. PVC foam board is resistant to chemicals, which comes in handy for simple cleaning. For outdoor applications, thicker is better.
Like foam board, PVC foam board are often printed onto directly with digital print technologies, including UV inks, eco-solvent inks, solvent inks, aqueous inks, etc. And it`s very machinable: PVC foam board are often fabricated into custom shapes with a blade, saw, router, or a digital cutting system.
Some additional notes on PVC foam board:
You can use PVC foam board outdoors and indoors, and it works well for temporary as well as permanent signage.
Bend, don`t crack: You can bend PVC foam board. It`s easy to process, but it doesn`t crack easily.
Avoid extreme temperatures: PVC`s core gets weaker in extremely hot or cold temps. It can warp if it gets too hot – placed in a hot space with no ventilation, for instance. And it can get weaker if exposed to very cold temperatures for an extended period.
Display options: Unlike foam board,you are able to drill holes in PVC foam board, which allows for displaying with bungee, rope, chain, or other.
Eco-friendly: PVC foam board is 100%recyclable, making it a [eco-friendly" choice.
Conclusion:
Foam board is a perfect solution for temporary display or signage which will only be displayed indoors. It may not be the foremost durable of signage, but it typically doesn`t need to be when displayed within the proper environments. PVC foam board performs great both outdoors and indoors, and it can resist more in the way of physical damage – whether that might come from humans or nature. Because both substrates are very suitable to digital printing, each will nicely showcase your graphics and message.
